AMERICA’S TOP YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS — LA GALAXY YOUTH CAMPS

Wes Meadows on What Makes MLS LA Galaxy’s Youth Soccer Camps The Rights Choice for Player Development and Fun

While there are many MLS clubs, few have celebrated as many prestigious victories as the LA Galaxy. If you have a youth soccer player who loves the sport — or who has big dreams, why not send them to a wonderful LA Galaxy youth soccer camp?

Often thought of only for the very best elite players, the LA Galaxy offers a broad variety of youth soccer camp programs — so regardless of the level (from beginner, intermediate or highly advanced) there is a camp that is the right fit. Perfect for players looking to take their game to the next level, the MLS LA Galaxy offers both residential and day programs.

Youth Soccer News: The summer camp season is rapidly approaching and there is a flood of different options — how can a soccer parent decide which youth soccer camp is the right one? To help explain the differences, we are interviewing the directors of the top youth soccer camps.

The LA Galaxy began playing in the Major League Soccer in 1996 and is one of the league’s eight charter members.

The name, LA GALAXY, is synonymous with high-quality professional soccer, attracting top players from around the world. With Zlatan Ibrahimović now proudly wearing the Galaxy logo, Sigi Schmid as head coach and one of the most well respected U.S. Soccer Development Academies in the country, the LA Galaxy has even reached a higher profile.

Youth soccer players around the country grow up dreaming of wearing this crest and playing for the Galaxy — one of the MLS’s most-decorated clubs.

The LA Galaxy’s record includes five MLS Cups, four Supporters’ Shields, and two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups. The club has won the Western Conference season title eight times.

To play for the LA Galaxy Development Academy is an honor and the club’s summer camps provide a glimpse into its high caliber player development training and provide a unique opportunity for you to work with some of the best coaches in the country.

A youth soccer player at a Galaxy camp might even be able to meet a professional player – while they increase their passion for the beautiful game. The Galaxy’s camp program is open to beginners as well as intermediate and highly advanced elite players. It’s important not to be intimidated, there is a camp for every level!

SoccerToday’s Diane Scavuzzo had the opportunity to interview LA Galaxy’s Wes Meadows, Sr. Manager, Programming & Fan Development on their youth development camps, and how the camps play a role in identifying talent.

Diane Scavuzzo: When did the LA Galaxy start their camp program?

Wes Meadows: The LA Galaxy started our youth programming about 15 years ago. Our goal is for players to receive the highest coaching training while enjoying being developed as a soccer player.